Alden heal question. Replacment

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Alden heal question. Replacment

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My Aldens have started to wear down some and the rivets/nails are starting to click when I walk. Should I be concerned or get them to a cobbler to have the heals replaced>

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Post by LeatherneckJones »

YES! Its cheaper to have the heels replaced than to have a complete sole rebuild... which is what you'll need if the heel edges begin to wear into the wooden sole construction... take it from one who knows :oops:
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AGREED!


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Post by Indiana Jerry »

I've also pushed that envelope (in other wooden heeled boots) and had the nails drive up into MY heel. Replace soon!
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Post by binkmeisterRick »

I've had the heels replaced by a local cobbler on my Aldens before and it didn't cost much at all. Yes, fix 'em before you lose wood! :wink:

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I've always thought that shoes with nails in the soles were trouble waiting to happen. With as fast as I wear down normal shoes, I would be having Aldens re-soled about every 5-6 months. :? I have to walk about 7-8 miles per day all on pavement, so my shoes wear out quick. How long do Alden soles last?
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Thanks everyone, looks like I know what I'm doing Wed or Thurs.
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Post by IndyMo »

May I suggest for future reference when you have the new soles & heals, have a cobbler put the small rubber toe & heal savers on. I did that last year when I purchased my Aldens and they work great. I work in an office so the carpet really can wear the bottoms down. You don't notice them and in the long run will save you money.

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